Got back this evening from the East Bay.  The third and, I think, final interview/visit/horse show happened.  It was a wonderful visit, and I met lots of folks.  Met with some more Board Members, staff and the city manager.  Then, today, I gave a presentation to the search committee about my findings and answering specific questions that they had given me.  I have a good feeling, but don’t know what the outcome will be.  All I can say is that I was very pleased with what I said and pleased with their reaction.  The headhunter told me over lunch that she thought I had struck the perfect note on many of the key issues.

One of my impressions from speaking with the staff was that the Board was too involved in the day to day.  Now, that is completely understandable because they have been leaderless for a while, and the Board has had to step in.  l had the same positive feeling about the facility and the town after this visit, which was good.  I had to stay a bit longer because the Board President wanted to have one last unscheduled meeting with me, which I thought was a good sign.

Their timeline, while they asked repeatedly, “when could you start?”, seems to be not so rushed, and I think they are looking for someone to start after the first of the year.  That would be perfect timing for us.  Giving me enough time to get support in place for David.  Anyway, I didn’t sleep well for the past two nights, and am about to pass out, so I will sign off now.